Wakonda Club Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, IO Public Par 72 18 Holes 14 Tees

Wakonda Club is a par-72 public course in Des Moines, Iowa, playing 6,897 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 81 and slope of 150.

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Course Overview

Type	Public
Holes / Par	18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s)
Length	6,897 yards
Rating / Slope	81 / 150
Tee Options	14
Location	Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Coordinates	41.5518, -93.6401

Tee Options & Ratings

Tee	Yards	Par	Rating	Slope
Black	6,897	73	81	150
Blue	6,489	73	78.7	145
Blue/White	6,365	73	78	144
White	6,306	73	77.7	143
White/Gold	5,997	73	76	139
Red	5,361	73	72.5	132
Gold	5,270	73	72	131
Black	6,897	73	81	150
Blue	6,489	73	78.7	145
Blue/White	6,365	73	78	144
White	6,306	73	77.7	143
White/Gold	5,997	73	76	139
Red	5,361	73	72.5	132
Gold	5,270	73	72	131

Scorecard

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Black 81/150	431	166	431	421	549	418	365	549	188	3518	441	408	361	529	201	510	430	188	311	3379	6897
Blue 78.7/145	410	132	382	410	505	399	348	509	169	3264	429	396	351	510	168	490	422	158	301	3225	6489
Blue/White 78/144	410	136	382	400	450	390	348	500	169	3185	425	386	351	510	147	490	412	158	301	3180	6365
White 77.7/143	401	136	373	400	450	390	345	500	160	3155	425	386	341	500	147	490	412	150	300	3151	6306
White/Gold 76/139	401	136	318	400	431	354	345	500	160	3045	328	386	341	500	114	421	412	150	300	2952	5997
Red 72.5/132	401	108	318	325	431	354	253	439	143	2772	328	347	284	428	114	421	292	120	255	2589	5361
Gold 72/131	401	108	318	325	431	354	253	363	143	2696	328	347	284	428	114	421	292	105	255	2574	5270
Black 81/150	431	166	431	421	549	418	365	549	188	3518	441	408	361	529	201	510	430	188	311	3379	6897
Blue 78.7/145	410	132	382	410	505	399	348	509	169	3264	429	396	351	510	168	490	422	158	301	3225	6489
Blue/White 78/144	410	136	382	400	450	390	348	500	169	3185	425	386	351	510	147	490	412	158	301	3180	6365
White 77.7/143	401	136	373	400	450	390	345	500	160	3155	425	386	341	500	147	490	412	150	300	3151	6306
White/Gold 76/139	401	136	318	400	431	354	345	500	160	3045	328	386	341	500	114	421	412	150	300	2952	5997
Red 72.5/132	401	108	318	325	431	354	253	439	143	2772	328	347	284	428	114	421	292	120	255	2589	5361
Gold 72/131	401	108	318	325	431	354	253	363	143	2696	328	347	284	428	114	421	292	105	255	2574	5270
Par	4	3	4	4	5	4	4	5	3	36	4	4	4	5	3	5	4	3	4	36	72
Hdcp	5	15	11	7	1	9	13	3	17		6	12	8	2	16	4	14	18	10

Which Tees Should You Play?

Quick Guide

Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.

Handicap 0-10: Black (6,897 yards, 81/150)

The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 5 (par 5, 549 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.

Handicap 10-20: White/Gold (5,997 yards, 76/139)

This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.

Handicap 20+: Gold (5,270 yards, 72/131)

From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 2 (108 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.

Hole-by-Hole Highlights

Hole 5

Par 5 · 549 yards

Hdcp 1 · Fwd: 431y

Number 1 handicap hole. At 549 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.

Hole 17

Par 3 · 188 yards

Hdcp 18 · Fwd: 105y

The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 188 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.

Hole 2

Par 3 · 166 yards

Hdcp 15 · Fwd: 108y

The shortest par 3 at 166 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.

Hole 13

Par 5 · 529 yards

Hdcp 2 · Fwd: 428y

The #2 handicap hole. At 529 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.

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Warrior Run Golf Course

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Bright Grandview Golf Course

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Copper Creek Golf Course

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the slope and rating of Wakonda Club?

Wakonda Club has a course rating of 81 and slope of 150 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 72 with a slope of 131.

How long is Wakonda Club?

From the back tees, Wakonda Club plays 6,897 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).

What is the hardest hole at Wakonda Club?

The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 549-yard par 5 from the back tees.

What tees should I play at Wakonda Club?

For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,897 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,270 yards).

Is Wakonda Club public or private?

Wakonda Club is a public golf course in Des Moines, Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.

What courses are near Wakonda Club?

Nearby courses include Echo Valley Country Club (Norwalk), Willow Creek Golf Course (West Des Moines), Waveland Golf Course, Warrior Run Golf Course (Norwalk).

Is there a yardage book for Wakonda Club?

Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Wakonda Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.

Does Wakonda Club have strokes gained data?

Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.

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